Philosophy
Class Schedule
2024 Spring Schedule
10 classes scheduled
PHIL 1
CRITICAL THINKING & WRITING
5 units
- Description: Develops understanding of informal logic and practical reasoning skills necessary for academic success, including tools needed to analyze information from a variety of sources such as academic essays, philosophic literature, news media and advertising. Focus on skills of argumentation including, but not limited to, elements of an argument, deductive and inductive forms of argumentation, the evaluation of arguments and the recognition of a variety of fallacies. Skills developed through a series of written assignments of increasing scope and difficulty culminating in a sophisticated argumentative essay.
- Prerequisite: One of the following: ENGL 1A or 1AH or ESLL 26.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-001.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40354
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Waitlist
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Room
Day & Time
Instructor
19 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
PHIL 4
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
4 units
- Description: Introductory survey of writings, principles, and concerns of philosophy. Primarily examines major topics in the study of metaphysics and epistemology through reading and critical examination of the writings of major figures in the history of philosophy. Related topics of concern to include ethics, theology, and political philosophy.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-004.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40164
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
8 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: PHIL-004.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 40339
Dates: 5/20/2024 - 6/28/2024
LATE REG. & START
Waitlist
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Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Registration begins 4/15/2024 for this 6-week, late-start class.
PHIL 7
INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC
5 units
- Description: The use of logic as a tool for constructing, analyzing and evaluating arguments. Topics to be covered will be the basic construction of premises and conclusion to form arguments, common formal and informal fallacies, categorical propositions and syllogisms, propositional logic, natural deduction and predicate logic.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-007.-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 40169
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
PHIL 8
ETHICS
5 units
- Description: Analysis and application of competing conceptions of the good. Course focuses on ethical theory (utilitarianism, duty-oriented ethics, virtue ethics, egoism, relativism, etc.) and various topics in applied ethics.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-008.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40150
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
PHIL 24
COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS: EAST
4 units
- Description: Origin, history and significant ideas of the world's major Eastern religions. Particular focus on practice and concepts in Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-024.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40501
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
PHIL 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
1 unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-070R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40153
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
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Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
PHIL 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
2 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-071R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40165
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Waitlist
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Room
Day & Time
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
PHIL 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
3 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: PHIL-072R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40166
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
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Day & Time
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
Section: PHIL-072R-02
Course Number (CRN): 41497
Dates: 4/22/2024 - 6/28/2024
LATE START
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Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.